As a programme for working professionals, this degree is not eligible for the Graduate Support Scheme.

Additional funding may be available from sources listed on the LSE Financial Support page. For more information and to find out if any funding is available to you, contact the Financial Support Office by clicking here.|

Certain loans may also be available depending on your situation. For further information on loan eligibility please contact the Fees Office directly by clicking here.|

Candidates are considered on a rolling admissions basis, with offers made as early as January until spring or summer for the following December intake. Although offers are made throughout the academic year, it is in your interest to apply as soon as possible.

We ask that you submit one professional reference and one academic reference. Two professional references may be submitted for candidates who have been out of school for five years or longer. More than two references may be submitted.

Each course is based on a combination of interactive seminars and preparatory homework during the eight week-long sessions spread over two years. For a detailed programme schedule please download here.|

Throughout the course of the programme students will have access to a sophisticated online learning platform (Moodle) so they can stay connected in between modules. Faculty will use this to plan intersession activities such as revision sessions and discussions. Students can submit assignments through the site. The administration will use it to communicate with the class for important announcements and reminders. By using the online technology students will remain an active part of the LSE community from wherever they are based in the world.

Each course will have one piece of coursework - usually a 2,000 word essay - and a take-home examination in which students are expected to take about 48 hours to answer two questions chosen from among 8 in a 2000 word essay. All participants will also complete a MSc dissertation (of about 6000-7000 words) with the supervision of a member of LSE staff.

Yes and if necessary, examinars can sign data confidentiality agreements for commercially sensitive information. Dissertations will only be seen by those who have signed such a confidentiality agreement.

The MSc will take two years. We also offer certificate and diploma options based on the number of courses taken. You can receive a Certificate if you have completed and passed four half units (two sessions/one year) of coursework. You can receive a Diploma if you have completed and passed six half-units (three sessions/1.5 years). You receive a MSc if you complete and pass eight half units (four sessions/2 years) and a dissertation. If you complete less that four half units, you may receive a certificate of attendance.

Wireless internet is available through the LSE campus. We can facilitate other communication needs in cases of emergency. You will also have access to the library including desktop computers and meeting rooms to work remotely

We understand that students may have to miss some lectures or classes because of work commitments. Attendance is monitored, so we ask that you let your programme manager know when you cannot attend. Given the level and nature of the taught material, and the benefits of interaction with faculty and other students, it is highly recommended that you miss as little of the lecture and class time as possible

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